Jonesboro, Illinois Population 2022
Jonesboro is a city located in Union County Illinois. Jonesboro has a 2020 population of 1,649. It is also the county seat of Union County. Jonesboro is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -9.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,822 in 2010.
The average household income in Jonesboro is $60,786 with a poverty rate of 22.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $567 per month, and the median house value is $83,600. The median age in Jonesboro is 39.6 years, 39.2 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
Jonesboro Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jonesborowas:
- White: 98.06%
- Black or African American: 1.08%
- Two or more races: 0.38%
- Asian: 0.32%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,819 | 98.06% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.16% |
Jonesboro Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 713 | 2.49 | 76.4 |
| Married | 330 | 3.26 | 84.5 |
| Non Family | 261 | 1.29 | 68.2 |
| Female | 95 | 2.83 | 72.6 |
| Male | 27 | 3.44 | 70.4 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81 | 6.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 3.52% |
| High School Graduate | 428 | 32.80% |
| Some College | 299 | 22.91% |
| Associates Degree | 173 | 13.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 217 | 16.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 4.67% |
Jonesboro Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,255 | 1,136 | 270 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 23 | 5 |
| Black | 20 | 12 | 3 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | |
| Native American | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.51%.
Jonesboro Language by Age
Jonesboro Language
97.05% of Jonesboro residents speak only English, while 2.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.72% of the population.
Jonesboro Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,752 | 359 | 20.49% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 53 | 80.30% |
| Black | 20 | 3 | 15.00% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
22.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.25%
Male Poverty Rate
19.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jonesboro
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jonesboro is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.89%.
Jonesboro Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Jonesboro Married by Age and Sex
Jonesboro Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Jonesboro Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 6.84% |
Jonesboro Veterans by Education
12.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.78%
Born in Jonesboro
97.84%
Native Born
2.16%
Foreign Born
1.94%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.84% of Jonesboro residents were born in the United States, with 72.78% having been born in Illinois. 1.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,649 | -17 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 1,666 | -17 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 1,683 | -17 | -1.00% |
| 2019 | 1,700 | -17 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 1,717 | -14 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 1,731 | -14 | -0.80% |
| 2016 | 1,745 | -17 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 1,762 | -11 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 1,773 | -17 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 1,790 | -13 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 1,803 | -10 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 1,813 | -9 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,822 | 0.00% |